Web Summit CEO Katherine Maher Appointed as CEO of NPR, Eventbrite Announces Board Chairman Transition
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Former Wikimedia Foundation CEO Katherine Maher has been announced as the new president and chief executive officer of NPR. Maher, who previously served as the chief executive of the Web Summit conference, will begin her role on March 25, succeeding outgoing CEO John Lansing. Maher's appointment comes after Web Summit founder Paddy Cosgrave resigned following controversial remarks he made about Israel. Maher's departure from Web Summit comes as the organization plans to hold a conference in Doha, Qatar in February. Maher will stay on as Web Summit CEO until March 1 and then continue as a non-executive chair of the board . With a background in technology and world affairs, Maher aims to expand NPR's reach and adapt to the evolving media landscape. Her experience includes driving growth at t...
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